Battle Through the Heavens: Beauties Abound Starting with Yunlan and Her Disciples

20: Section 20She saw the concentric knot on her wrist emit a faint glow, which extended like a line and slowly wrapped around Yun Xiancheng’s wrist. The next moment, a purple lotus bloomed on Yun Xiancheng’s wrist.

As the purple lotus petals unfolded, another concentric knot also appeared on Yun Xiancheng’s wrist.

Yun Xiancheng discovered that he seemed to have developed some connection with Xiao Xun Er. He could perceive her current mood, state, and general location. The Young lady was a little curious, shy, and also slightly surprised at the moment.

She looked at Yun Xiancheng, seemingly surprised that she could know his approximate mood at this moment. ”Xun’er.”

Yun Xiancheng uttered Xiao Xun Er’s name.

Then he added, ”I want to marry you.”

The Young lady’s already shy little face turned even redder. ”This isn’t a joke, is it!?”

She looked at the two words ’sincere’ that were feedback and was a little dumbfounded.

She quickly said, ”No, no.”

”At least not now.”

She really wanted to tell him about the existence of the Gu Clan to make Yun Xiancheng retreat. ”Cultivation, right, cultivation.”

Xiao Xun Er lightly coughed twice, realizing she couldn’t expose the Gu Clan, and immediately changed her reason, saying, ”I think we should cultivate properly.”

Yun Xiancheng clearly sensed [Young lady is lying]. He then couldn’t help but chuckle aloud:

”I can also see your state!” This made Xiao Xun Er’s face even redder.

She playfully and gently slapped Yun Xiancheng. After getting a little tired, she slowly said, ”My mother... she’s quite strict. If you want to marry me...”

Xiao Xun Er held the edge of her skirt with both hands and slowly said, ”It will be very painful.”

The Young lady’s state showed entanglement and concern. Yun Xiancheng took her hand.

”I don’t care.” Wait, mother?

Something’s not right. In Tu Dou’s works, there are basically no mother characters. When did Xun’er’s mother appear?

Not only that, there isn’t a single mother character in the entire Gu Clan and Hun Clan. The Hun Clan doesn’t seem to have any female characters at all.

[Gu Xun’er is an heir cultivated solely by her mother with the power of a Nine-Star Dou Sheng, possessing the divine bloodline of the Gu Clan, representing the future of the Gu Clan.]

The System popped up and slowly explained the situation. Yun Xiancheng immediately understood.

Good heavens, the legendary ’Lying Flat King’ of this world is a shut-in girl.

Gu Xun’er looked at Yun Xiancheng’s state: sincerity, fearlessness, curiosity, greed. All these emotions made the Young lady a little dizzy, so she had to say:

”Anyway! Let’s cultivate well these days. When our cultivation realm is sufficient, I’ll take you to meet my mother, how about that?”

”Yes, this is our agreement.” Yun Xiancheng nodded:

”I will continue to cultivate, Dou Zun, Dou Sheng, and even Dou Di, until your mother approves of me.”

Xiao Xun Er nodded, seeing the young man’s confidence.

She said no more, turning to look at Xiao Mei, who had sent more than a dozen people flying on the stage, and Xiao Yan, who had knocked down a six-segment Dou Zhi Qi practitioner with one move.

”It’s good that they can freely pursue happiness,” Xiao Xun Er thought to herself.

Yun Xiancheng looked at Xiao Xun Er’s profile, his heart also content. Xiao Xun Er’s capture had begun a new chapter, and this chapter was actually quite easy to handle; reaching Dou Sheng would essentially complete the goal.

[Side Quest: Ancient Rite (To be unlocked)]

The System had secretly put up a black and white quest at some point.

What does this mean? This should be a Gu Clan series quest, but right after talking about Xun’er’s mother, what is the System implying by putting it up now?

Heh, the System’s intentions are known to all! Am I that kind of person?

[Although System Spirit is Xun’er’s mother, at such a realm, she only needs Dou Qi to cultivate Xun’er herself.] But then again, a shut-in girl living alone in an empty room, I can’t let her... live as a widow!

It’s just that the System put this quest up too early. It’s too far from such a late-game dungeon now; putting it out would only make people agitated and their blood boil. The System froze for three seconds.

It seemed to agree, thinking it shouldn’t let the host be so ambitious and unrealistic.

So it took the quest down. Author’s note

When the road ends, build a divine bridge.

The reason for the feminized shut-in is to prove that I too would avoid such pitfalls.

034 The Fourth Delicate Flower of the Xiao Family

The copper bells on the eaves were stirred by the night wind. When Xiao Yan and Xiao Mei returned together,

They saw Xiao Xun Er’s lotus-like arm intimately wrapped around Yun Xiancheng’s elbow. The wide sleeves of the Young lady’s dress hung down like flowing clouds, tinged with a faint silver glow, presenting a harmonious scene.

Xiao Yan was stunned, her feet lightly touching the grass. Beside her, Xiao Mei’s peacock blue skirt rippled. If Nalan Yanran were here, seeing Xiao Yan’s stunned expression, she would surely clap her thighs joyfully and say:

”Yes, yes, that’s right, our good Senior Brother is just like that. If you’re not careful, another beautiful girl appears by his side. He truly passes through a field of flowers, yet every petal clings to him!”

However, unlike Yan Ran, Xiao Yan’s eyes curved into crescent moons as she smiled: ”Sister Xun’er, do you want to be part of our family too?”

Hearing Xiao Yan say this, Xiao Xun Er’s ear tips flushed like colorful clouds, and she quickly explained:

”What nonsense are you talking about? There’s no such thing.” Xiao Mei then stroked her chin and suddenly asked:

”Sister Xun’er, the Jia Nan Academy enrollment is coming soon. Are you going then?” ”I’ll probably check it out.”

Xiao Xun Er was a little distracted. Yun Xiancheng then spoke:

”Jia Nan Academy? I’d like to experience academy life.”

”After all, it’s something I haven’t experienced before.” Xiao Xun Er’s interest was piqued when she heard this.

On the Fighting Qi Continent, most organizations exist in the form of sects or clans. An academy like Jia Nan Academy is truly unique. ”Since Xiancheng is going, I definitely have to go too.”

”Isn’t Senior Brother the Young Sect Leader of the Cloud Mist Sect? Do you have time to go to Jia Nan Academy? Will it not have any impact?” Xiao Yan asked.

That’s not a problem. The Cloud Mist Sect also stipulates that one cannot take a second master, but he still did.

”They can’t control me.” Yun Xiancheng shrugged.

”Xiao Yu should also be at Jia Nan Academy, right? Her coming-of-age ceremony is soon, so she should be returning, right?”

Xiao Xun Er seemed to recall someone and spoke. ”Sister Yu...” Xiao Yan nodded.

”She used to come back around this time, but...” The Young lady secretly glanced at Yun Xiancheng.

What are you looking at! I know what you’re thinking, I’m going to take Xiao Yu too.

Yun Xiancheng noticed the Young lady’s gaze and muttered in his heart. ”What bad things is the perverted Brother thinking about again?”

Xiao Mei first playfully called Yun Xiancheng a pervert, then promoted her sister: ”Sister Xiao Yu is very beautiful, and she has long, powerful legs.”

Xiao Mei, being a seasoned veteran, traced her finger along her leg line: ”Brother Xiancheng, if you see her, you’ll surely praise her as ’perfectly proportioned, neither too plump nor too slender.’”

”Alright, alright, it’s time to cultivate!”

Yun Xiancheng, teased by the little darling, didn’t indulge her. He scooped Xiao Mei into his arms. The silver bells at the Young lady’s waist chimed in harmony with the jade chimes on the table, mingling with her sweet laughter.

The three Young ladies then gathered around the young man, playing and laughing. It was a scene of joy and harmony.

The young men and Young ladies lived carefree lives, but the elders of the Xiao Family could not be so carefree. After the test ended and everyone dispersed,

”The Jia Lie Family’s new healing medicine has been mass-produced recently; they clearly have big plans.” The Great Elder, holding a chart of Wutan City’s recent business situation, couldn’t help but shake his head.

”Currently, they are still pushing volume at low prices, which means they’ve invited an Alchemist to help,” Xiao Zhan said.

”Could it be that mysterious Alchemist who appeared a few months ago?”

At an auction a few months ago, an Alchemist auctioned off a second-grade Foundation Establishment Elixir and a first-grade healing medicine.

”Unclear... For now, let’s focus on the coming-of-age ceremony. After that, there’s the Jia Nan Academy enrollment. The children’s future is the priority,” Xiao Zhan finally said:

”This is the right path. We cannot solely rely on the Young Sect Leader of the Cloud Mist Sect for help... otherwise, it would drag the children down and make others dislike our Xiao Family, which would be bad.”

As Wutan City’s situation changed, the Mittel Auction House naturally couldn’t remain neutral as it had in the past.

After all, since the last public opinion storm, it was clear that the mercenary group would even attack the auction house. ”Hmph, the family truly prioritizes profit above all else.”

Ya Fei gently stroked her knee, enjoying Yun Xiancheng’s head on her lap, and sighed.

”Ever since the little lucky star arrived, the auction house’s profits have increased tenfold. With a net profit of ten to twenty thousand gold coins remitted each month, the family’s support for me has also increased, granting me large-scale procurement authority. A while ago, the Jia Lie Family bought a large quantity of herbs from me, earning several more profits.”

With channels and background, making money is simple.

”Since that’s the case, we can lean towards the Xiao Family to a certain extent,” Yun Xiancheng said.

”After all, it’s the family of Little Brother Xiancheng’s darling wife. I shouldn’t provide materials to the Jia Lie Family anymore after this.” Ya Fei didn’t refuse but considered if it was necessary.

Aside from the buff of being the family of Yun Xiancheng’s darling wife, the Xiao Family is one of the three major families in Wutan City and is also at odds with the Jia Lie Family.

After the Jia Lie Family’s young master was knocked out in the Xiao Family Market a few months ago, the relationship between the two families worsened. The Jia Lie Family’s expansion of the market this time is bound to attack the Xiao Family and swallow up their market share.

Having a common enemy naturally provides a basis for cooperation. As she thought, Ya Fei suddenly realized something and asked, ”After this matter is settled, are you leaving Wutan City?”

”Yes.” Yun Xiancheng nodded.

Once Wutan City’s problems are resolved, Xiao Yan will have no worries and will go out to train with Medicine Lady. Indeed, there isn’t much time left to stay in Wutan City.

Ya Fei was stunned, seemingly still conflicted in her heart.

After a long while, she slowly said, ”Is that so? Then Sister and Little Brother don’t have many days left together.” It seemed this was what she was conflicted about.

Yun Xiancheng rose from Ya Fei’s beautiful legs, then flipped her over, pressing the Beauty onto the bed, his face close to hers. ”Little Brother also hopes to be with Sister for a long, long time.”

He spoke sweet nothings, then Ya Fei covered his mouth with hers. After a long time, he finally broke free from Ya Fei’s lips and tongue.

”But Little Brother must continue to cultivate and become stronger to have enough capital to protect you all, to protect our home.”

He explained. Ya Fei nodded:

”It’s a pity that Sister is a foolish person, with limited talent in the path of cultivation.” Speaking of this, Yun Xiancheng had a different opinion.

He buried his head between Ya Fei’s two divine peaks, his breath turning into a hot wind between them, making Ya Fei’s body feel somewhat hot. He took Ya Fei’s hand:

”Little Brother has a method that can make Sister’s talent extraordinary, do you believe me?”

Ya Fei felt Yun Xiancheng’s sincerity, but honestly, changing a person’s talent... What is talent? What Heaven bestows is talent; how can mortals change it? ”Sister...”

But Ya Fei looked at the young man’s confident eyes and slowly said, ”Of course I believe you.”

Before she finished speaking, Yun Xiancheng’s hand climbed onto her towering divine peaks, while his other hand flowed down her waist. In these past few months, he had occasionally teased Ya Fei, making the Beauty’s body increasingly sensitive.

However, perhaps due to the change in the world line, Ya Fei’s inherent nature seemed to be reserved and not one to take advantage. Each time he would make her tilt her neck back with his superb finger techniques, it would end there.

But perhaps today... Author’s note

When the road ends, build a divine bridge.

I heard I need to update more when it’s put on shelves. I’ll do my best today and update another chapter at midnight.

035 Xiao Yu Returns

The Jade Rabbit in the Moon Palace cast a clear, gentle glow that spread over the carved window, condensing into a winding silver stream on the celadon candleholder. Inside the room, the faint patter of water echoed, adding a touch of romance.

Ya Fei’s crimson gauze slipped to the edge of the bed, like a flowing flame.

The bright moonlight flowed over her smooth, jade-like skin, reflecting the dark jade ’jinbu’ tied at her waist, creating shimmering light spots on the Agarwood Bed (chenxiangmu ta - agarwood bed), dreamy and illusory.

This Beauty, originally reserved, had unknowingly developed a charming allure during these past few months with Yun Xiancheng. Every gesture she made exuded a captivating charm.

”Little Brother Xiancheng’s techniques are becoming more skillful and refined... But, if Little Brother wants to play with Sister, just say so directly; there’s no need to use ’improving talent’ as an excuse.” The Beauty’s jade-like fingers tightly twisted the tassels on the bed curtain. She turned her head slightly, looking at Yun Xiancheng.

Although her words were a playful complaint, her eyes, filled with sweet affection, rippled like spring water, expressing endless charm. The Beauty came into view,

Yun Xiancheng’s expression, however, held a hint of regret.

Because Ya Fei was skeptical about the claim that ”dual cultivation can improve talent,” she firmly rejected Yun Xiancheng’s request for dual cultivation—of course, aside from the final step, other intimate actions were not forbidden.

”Hmph, Sister is so charming, she’s already Little Brother’s prey, why not...”

Yun Xiancheng playfully stuck out his tongue, looking at the beautiful woman before him, whose eyes were hazy and face flushed, and asked. ”After all, it’s getting late. What if Yan Ran catches us...? What would we do?”